Happy bah humbug :)
Big hug <3

arfie, I had arranged with an old friend who lives in the States to have a live Christmas Day video chat via Zoom from here in Mexico. But the appointed time came and went, and nada. I texted him, and he answered that he'd forgotten and gone to the movies instead.

Wow, that sure made me feel cherished. Hope it was a good movie. I didn't ask.

So I was alone on this Christmas Day. Even my next door neighbors are out of town for Christmas--all of them. Houses all dark.

Bah, humbug indeed.

Big hug Arf..... I find due to all of the hoopla Christmas can be painful for those not in the hoopla mood

I try and think back to the true meaning that we're meant to be celebrating but I struggle at times as well...

These are actually the times that gratitude can help me although a yell of Bah humbug might just help a little as well..... Another hug for all who are hurting..... xo

seems to me that the vast majority of the most devout christmas lovers are aware of and sensitive to the simple fact that not every one loves or celebrates the holiday. nor do the grinchiest of the abstainers wish to spoil the fun for those who love it.

i be reaching for the balance where mutual respect can thrive.

for what it's worth
i picked up the "happy bah humbug" repartee from a socially tolerant, good-natured muslim. it worked in our office among culturally diverse co-workers. it still doesn't fly well with strangers, but it flies better than anything else i've tried.

Thank goodness for your socially tolerant, good-natured muslim, arfie, there's was a consolation to me!